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Thomas W. Benton NORFOLK - Thomas W. "Tami" Benton, 56, died Jan. 16, 2010. He was born Dec. 19, 1953 to the late Mary V. Scott-Benton and John Benton Sr. He was predeceased by his son, Quincy D. Benton and a brother, John Benton Jr. He served in the U.S. Army until he was honorably discharged. He was self employed as an independent carpet installer. He is survived by his devoted companion, Evelyn "Lisa" Hopkins; five daughters, Tamara S. Wilkerson, Mary N.V. Woodard, Ebony Y. Evans (Terry), Carolyn R. Hopkins and Tamia D. Benton; three sons, Kelvin M. Beasley, Thomas W. Palmer and Eric T. Hopkins; two nephews, John B. McInnis and Mark Gibbs; 10 grandchildren; six cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 120 W. Berkley Ave. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 24, 2010.

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Joyce Walden-Flowers

January 28, 2010

May your memories of Tami bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.

Bernadette Flemming

January 24, 2010

The Lord has truly blessed this earth with your presence. You will be sorely missed. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND......

brenda knight

January 24, 2010

with deep condolances and love

Anthony Hunt

January 24, 2010

Brother Tammy Benton,

It was wonderful to see you at the Berkley reunion this summer and may the peace of God - That calm, heavenly repose, that tranquility of spirit, which God only can give confort your entire family during these difficult times.

The kind of peace which surpasseth all understanding which none can comprehend.

Have a peaceful journey and rest in peace my friend.

Anthony Hunt, Berkley

amos (ball) simmons

January 24, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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